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Unlike State court judges, which in many States are subject to election, Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and only then are appointed to the Federal bench. Federal judges remain in office as long as they want to. Federal judges are only subject to discipline for misconduct through impeachment in and by the U.S. House of Representatives and removal from office upon trial and conviction in and by the U.S. Senate.
Obviously, then, any ruling that would arise from and comprise actionable misconduct would be avoided by federal judges. Actionable misconduct does not necessarily include rulings that are alleged to be politically motivated. The U.S. Constitution defines actionable misconduct as "high crimes and misdemeanors", and there are statutes, rules and common law which define these.
Added: Short answer: Their lifetime appointment.
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In what ways are courts judges and justices shielded from politics and in what ways are they vulnerable to political pressure?
In what ways are courts, judges, and justices shielded from politics and political pressure
What are the advantages and disadvantages of judges?
The biggest advantage to electing judges and justices is that they would be accountable to the people. However, the disadvantage would be subjecting them to political influence and pressure.
Who can fire federal judges for making bad legal decisions?
Federal judges cannot be easily removed for making "bad" legal decisions, as they enjoy lifetime appointments under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. However, they can be impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate for committing "high crimes and misdemeanors," which can include unethical behavior or misconduct, but not solely for their judicial decisions. This process ensures judicial independence and protects judges from political pressure.
What protects federal judges from political pressure to make a certain ruling?
Unlike State court judges, which in many States are subject to election, Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and only then are appointed to the Federal bench. Federal judges remain in office as long as they want to. Federal judges are only subject to discipline for misconduct through impeachment in and by the U.S. House of Representatives and removal from office upon trial and conviction in and by the U.S. Senate.Obviously, then, any ruling that would arise from and comprise actionable misconduct would be avoided by federal judges. Actionable misconduct does not necessarily include rulings that are alleged to be politically motivated. The U.S. Constitution defines actionable misconduct as "high crimes and misdemeanors", and there are statutes, rules and common law which define these.Added: Short answer: Their lifetime appointment.
How do you prevent the president from placing the judges under his control?
Actually I do not prevent the president from doing anything, but placing judges under his control is not something a president can readily do. Federal judges are appointed for life just to keep them immune from political pressure. They surely do not answer to the president.
What are the two ways that the constitution protects the judiciary from the influence of the other two branches of government?
The U.S. Constitution protects the judiciary from the influence of the legislative and executive branches primarily through the mechanisms of judicial independence and lifetime appointments. Federal judges are appointed for life, which insulates them from political pressure and the need to seek reappointment or re-election. Additionally, the Constitution grants judges the authority to make decisions based on the law without interference, and their salaries cannot be diminished while they are in office, further ensuring their independence.
How long can a federal judge be on the bench?
There is no mandatory retirement age for federal judges, although Congress provides that judges who reach a certain age and have been judges for a certain amount of time may retire from full-time service and still earn their salaries.
Where do the presidents often choose federal judges from?
Presidents often choose federal judges from their own political party.
Why are judges elected for life?
decrease political interference in their decisions.
Is Phil a Republican?
Who cares, Judges are supposed to be unbiased. Look at the the judges ruling record if it is available instead of political affiliation
Why do judicial candidates avoid participation in political battles?
Judges are supposed to be politically impartial and are supposed to enforce the law. The law doesn't have a political party or agenda, so the neither should the judges.
Do judges have qualified immunity when carrying out their official duties?
Yes, judges have qualified immunity when carrying out their official duties, which protects them from being personally sued for actions taken in their official capacity.
